Corros 3rd deg mu sites of right lower limb, ex ank/ft, subs

Corrosion of third degree of multiple sites of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a severe chemical burn, specifically a third-degree corrosion, affecting multiple areas of the patient's right lower limb, excluding the ankle and foot. It indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for the sequelae of the initial injury, beyond the initial acute care.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications or ongoing management of a third-degree chemical burn to the right lower limb (excluding ankle/foot). This includes wound care, debridement, or preparation for skin grafting after the initial acute phase. It is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "corrosion" (chemical burn) and not a thermal burn.
Verify the laterality (right lower limb) and specific anatomical sites are accurately documented.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T24.791Corros 3rd deg mu sites of right lower limb, except ank/ft

T24.791D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

T24Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot T24.0Burn of unsp degree of lower limb, except ankle and foot T24.00Burn of unsp degree of unsp site lower limb, except ank/ft T24.001Burn unsp deg of unsp site right lower limb, except ank/ft T24.001A